Interview Process Underway for the First CEO of Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Announcement Expected on September 2

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has commenced the four-day interview process for the appointment of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir's first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to manage its administrative operations.

Key Highlights:
- Selection Process: Out of more than 5,300 applications received nationwide, 18 candidates have been shortlisted. High-profile candidates like former Ayodhya DM Yogेश्वर Ram Mishra and former IPS officer Rajesh Pandey have appeared before the three-member selection committee.
- Committee & Evaluation: The panel—comprising retired judge Pramod Kohli, Dr. Suresh Hawde, and retired Lt. Gen. Vishnukant Chaturvedi—is conducting rigorous 1 to 2-hour interviews assessing administrative experience, leadership capabilities, devotion, and institutional management.
- Final Decision: At the end of the four-day evaluation, three top names will be recommended to the trust, which will make the final appointment. The official announcement of the first CEO is expected on September 2.